Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2102: The Dodgers Are Buying a Waaampionship

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Dec 23, 2023
Guest
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers' record-breaking signing, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include the impact on fan perceptions, the contract terms, and expectations for Yamamoto. The Dodgers' signing strategy, payroll decisions, and their approach to signing players are also explored. The podcast concludes with speculation on potential moves and future plans for the Dodgers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Dodgers' Aggressive Approach in the MLB Free Agency Market
03:20 • 28min
3
The Dodgers' Payroll and Financial Decisions
31:49 • 10min
4
Analyzing the Dominant Performance of a Potential MLB Player
41:21 • 9min
5
The Dodgers' Approach to Signing Players and the Role of Projection Models
50:45 • 3min
6
Building for Success: The Dodgers' Strategy
53:48 • 11min
7
Dodgers Become Japan's Team
01:05:08 • 22min
8
Wrapping Up and Discussing Deals, Projections, and Listener Feedback
01:27:29 • 6min